Myth 5: Willpower works for Weight Loss

Willpower is resisting things and restraint that takes a lot of effort. That just doesn’t sound like fun!

Willpower may work in the very short-term for weight loss but it doesn’t have staying power. Your willpower will slowly decrease after a time and you’ll be back where you started.

Instead, create new healthy habits. Keep healthy foods in the house instead of unhealthy snacks. Make it convenient to go out for a walk or run and do your exercise a few times a week. When you create healthy habits, eventually your body will start to adjust and look forward to it!

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Conclusion

There’s millions of articles about weight loss that will give you thousands of ways to keep your weight down.

The truth is there is no magic bullet. To get lasting results, eating a healthy diet and sticking with an exercise plan is the way to go.